Pony

Pony pipe clamps hold boards for glue-ups and large furniture assembly, with a length you can change by changing the pipe. For woodworkers tackling wider panels or longer parts, that flexibility is the reason to choose them.

Pony and companion brand Jorgensen are part of Pony Jorgensen, based in Saddle Brook, New Jersey. The business began as the Adjustable Clamp Company in Chicago in 1903. Its parent companies are Arrow Fastener and Hangzhou GreatStar Industrial Co., Ltd. Its woodworking-clamp history includes Pony pipe-clamp fixtures and Jorgensen handscrews.

Pipe clamps for bigger glue-ups

A bigger tabletop calls for more opening between the clamp pads. Pony pipe clamps let you accommodate that by changing the pipe. That’s their practical advantage for projects of different widths. Allow extra pipe length for the clamp heads, then dry-fit the full assembly before spreading glue.

A common glue-up mistake is trying to solve every gap with more pressure. Get the board edges fitting cleanly first. Alternate clamps above and below the panel, and tighten gradually while watching it stay flat.

Pony offers pipe and bar clamp pads to cushion the contact points. Keep those surfaces clean, and put a separator between the pipe and your panel to keep glue and pipe marks off the wood.

Clamps for assembly and guided cutting

For drawers and cabinet boxes, Jorgensen steel bar clamps have sliding heads that hold anywhere along the bar, letting you position the pad close to the work before tightening and checking the assembly’s diagonals.

Parallel clamps use parallel jaws and broad pressure surfaces to help keep panel edges aligned during glue-ups and cabinet parts square during assembly.

Jorgensen E-Z HOLD expandable bar clamps provide rapid clamping, convert to spreaders and join together in pairs for more than twice a single clamp’s opening capacity.

The Pony range also includes band clamps, C-clamps, spring clamps, vises and worktables.

For guided cutting, the Jorgensen E-Z HOLD track clamp fits most guide rails, so match the clamp to your rail before choosing it.

Pony Jorgensen’s limited lifetime warranty covers deficiencies in materials and workmanship, with exclusions for improper use, abuse, alterations and damage from improper repair.

Pony pipe-clamp details

Feature	Detail
Construction	Two clamp heads attached to a steel pipe
Length adjustment	Change the pipe to suit the work
Accessory	Pony pipe/bar clamp pads

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Pony clamp?

A Pony clamp holds parts in position while you work, including during furniture assembly. Get the parts aligned before tightening, then check them again as pressure comes on. A joint that only fits under heavy pressure needs attention before you add glue.

How does a Pony pipe clamp work?

A Pony pipe clamp uses two clamp heads attached to a steel pipe, and changing the pipe changes the length you can work with. Dry-fit your project between the pads with room left to tighten. For a large assembly, arrange the clamps before spreading glue so you’re not sorting out their positions while the glue starts setting.

What are Pony bar clamps used for?

The companion brand’s Jorgensen steel bar clamps hold boards during edge-gluing and provide pressure for laminating stock. Their multiple-disc clutch holds the sliding head anywhere along the bar, so you can bring the pad close before turning the screw. On a panel glue-up, check alignment along the joints as you tighten each clamp.

Can you use a Pony E-Z clamp as a spreader?

Jorgensen E-Z HOLD bar clamps convert to spreaders, letting you apply outward pressure when you need to push parts apart. For a wider clamping job, two expandable clamps can also join together to provide more than twice a single clamp’s opening capacity. Set up the configuration your job needs before applying pressure.